Post on 11-Apr-2015
9977 Hartford Maroon Rd, Date of Birth: 02/18/1983
Orlando, Fl, 32827 Citizenship: US
Tel: 786-245-3110
Experience
Attending Neurologist (Neurology, MS, and Sleep): Orlando Veterans Health Association (VA) 2013-2014
-Working to establish the MS Center of Excellence at the Orlando VA
-Coordinated TOUCH certification program and Tysabri education for the Infusion center
-Presented Tysabri to the P&T committee and brought it to the Orlando, VA
Residency & Fellowship Training
Sleep Medicine Fellowship: University of South Florida (Tampa General Hospital / VA / FL Hospital) 2013-2014
Neurology Residency: University of Florida (Shands Hospital / VA) 2010-2013
Chief Resident, Department of Neurology 2012-2013
-Supervised 15 residents, Organized Tour of Duty
-Extensive experience with administration (working with other service, liaising between the faculty and the
residents, conflict resolution and negotiation
-Coordinated the resident lecture series, as well as gave lectures to medical students (small group teaching)
Internal Medicine Internship: University of Florida (Shands Hospital / VA) 2009-2010
Education
MD with Distinction in Research: University of Rochester School of Medicine 2005-2009
BS in Biology (Highest Honors) and Asian Studies Minor: Lehigh University 2002-2005
Licensure & Board Certification
Licensed to Practice Medicine in the State of Florida (Unrestricted Florida Medical License)
Board Certified in Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Certificate No: 58190 (2013)
NIH Stroke Scale Certified by National Stroke Association (2013)
Board Eligible in Sleep Medicine
Research Experience / Publications / Posters
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Razafsha M, Behforuzi H, Harati H, Wafai RA, Khaku A, Mondello S, Gold MS, Kobeissy FH. An Updated
Overview of Animal Models in Neuropsychiatry. Neuroscience. 2013 Jun; 14;240:204-18.
Khaku AS, Hedna VS, Nayak A. Teaching NeuroImages: Hypomelanosis of Ito. Neurology. 2013 Mar
19;80(12):e130.
V Hedna, et al. Trends in the management of atrial fibrillation: A neurologist's perspective. J Cardiovasc Dis Res.
2012 Oct;3(4):255-64. (Contributing Author)
Hedna VS, Stead LG, Bidari S, […], Khaku A, […], Waters MF. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
(PRES) and CT perfusion changes. Int J Emerg Med. 2012 Feb 29;5:12.
Khaku AS, Heilman KM. Normal pressure hydrocephalus: measure twice, shunt once. Neurology. 2012 Jan
17;78(3):225-6.
Guerrero W, Khaku A, Kumar A, Heilman K. Spatially Adherent Graphemic Perseveration. Cogn Behav Neurol.
2010 Dec:23(4):269-73. Poster presented at the AAN Annual Meeting, 2010
Janout V, Regen S, et al. Bile Acid-Based Resins as Hydrophobic Sponges. Polymer Preprints. 2004 Jan;
45(2): 523-524. (Contributing Author) presented at the 228th National American Chemical Society meeting, 2004
Book Chapters
Berry, R.B, Khaku, A.S. Chapter 14: Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia. (pp. 185 - 202) in Clinical Sleep
Disorders ed. by Paul R. Carney, Richard B. Berry, James D. Geyer. 2012. Lippincott. ISBN: 780781786928
Ringdahl D.M., Snively C.G., Henderson M.M., Geyer J.D., Khaku A.S., Carney P.R. Appendix D. Pharmacologic
Treatments in Clinical Sleep Disorders ed. by Paul R. Carney, Richard B. Berry, James D. Geyer. 2012. Lippincott.
Posters and Platform Presentations (excluding the above)
Khaku A, Anderson, W, Elamin, E: Prevalence and Severity of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients: Poster Presented at the Sleep 2014 Annual Meeting, and the Southern Sleep
Society Annual Meeting 2014. Received the Founders Award for best abstract.
Khaku A, Hedna V, Waters M. Utility of CT Perfusion (CTP) Imaging in Seizures: A Retrospective Analysis and
Literature Review. Poster presented at the FSN Annual Meeting, 2013 and the AAN Annual Meeting 2014
Khaku A, Aenlle L and Malaty I. Paraneoplastic Cranial Neuropathies and Gall Bladder Cancer. Poster
presented at the Florida Society of Neurology (FSN) Annual Meeting, 2012
S Hedna V, Stead LG, […] Khaku A, Waters MF et al. Role of CT Perfusion in Stroke Mimics. Oral
Poster presented at the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics, 2012
S Hedna, C Favilla, A Patel, Khaku A, L Stead, […] M Waters. Motor Strength Grade and Collateralization on
Admission as Predictors of Outcome after Endovascular Intervention in Acute Stroke. Poster presented at the
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, 2012
Khaku A, Heilman K, and Miller B. Supranuclear Palsy and Jaw Closure Dystonia following Ascending Aortic
Dissection Repair. Poster presented at the FSN Annual Meeting, 2011
Khaku A, Chin N, Hogan N, Guttmacher, L. Psychiatric Illness and Stigma in Tanzania. Muhimbili Univ, and the
Univ of Rochester, 2006, Oral poster Presented in absentia, at the Global Health Education Consortium meeting,
Dominican Republic, 2007
Editorial Board Membership
Editorial Board member for Frontiers in Neurotrauma 2013 – date
Editorial Board member for The Journal of Neurology and Stroke 2014 - date
Clinical Educational Courses Attended
Faculty Presenter at the 2013 annual Current Concepts in Sleep Conference FL, 2013
Fundamentals of Pain Management: An Interdisciplinary Primer course, American Pain Society LA, 2013
Botox for Cervical Dystonia and Blepharospasm Injection Training workshop FL, 2013
Botox for Chronic Migraine Injection Training workshop FL, 2013
J Kiffin Penry Epilepsy Mini Fellowship, Wake Forest University NC, 2012
The 37th Annual Course in Neuropsychology & Behavioral Neurology: Cognition & TBI FL, 2011
4th Annual Focus on Common Movement Disorders Course, Vanderbilt University TN, 2010
Workshop Teaching Assistant in Neurology for the Non-Neurologist Course FL, 2011
Selected Residency Leadership Position / Awards / Accomplishments
Received the Founders Award for research study titled: “Prevalence and Severity of Sleep Disordered Breathing
(SDB) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients”
Participated in Neurology on the Hill, American Academy of Neurology Advocacy, Washington DC, April 2013
Received Resident Award for Leadership and Advocacy in Neurology, June 2012
Nominated and served as Neurology Chief Resident, 2012-2013
Awarded Shands Hospital Customer Service Key Award, March 2012
Nominated and served on the Florida Society of Neurology Executive Board, 2011- 2013
Nominated and served on the Neurology Quality & Patient Safety Committee, Shands Hospital, 2011-2013
Completed the award-winning AAN Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum Training, CA, Jan 2011
Nominated for, received scholarship, and attended the AAN’s Annual Meeting, 2007 & 2011
Received scholarship to attend the American Pain Society Meeting, New Orleans, May 2013
Selected Medical School Awards / Accomplishments
Distinction in Research Award, 2009
Adolph medal for best student in Physiology and Pharmacology, 2006
Letter of commendation for top 10% of the class in Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology, 2006
Received the Rochester Prize Scholarship, Dean’s Merit Scholarship, and the Henry Rice Scholarship
Completed the Neuropathways program, 2009
Taught neurology to Polish medical students at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, 2008
Received award to present abstract at the Global Health Education Consortium meeting, 2007
Represented University of Rochester at the Student’s Interest Group in Neurology’s 10th anniversary meeting, 2007
Selected Undergraduate Awards / Accomplishments
Received the Rising Star Award by Omicron Delta Kappa for outstanding freshmen leaders, 2003
Received the President's and the Comenius scholarship for academic and extracurricular excellence, 2002
Nominated to Phi Eta Sigma and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (National Honor Societies)
Recognized as the best student from Africa by The World Federation of KSIMC, 2002
Professional Memberships / Meetings Attended
Executive Board Member of the Florida Society of Neurology 2011 - 2013, Attended Annual Meeting, 2010 – 2013
Member of the American Academy of Neurology since 2005, Attended Annual Meeting, 2007 and 2011
Member of American Academy of Sleep Medicine 2013 - 2014
Member of American Pain Society, Attended APS Annual meeting 2013
Member of the American College of Physicians (ACP), Florida Medical Association, and the Global Health
Education Consortium
Skills
Proficient in acute stroke management. Extensive experience with IV tPA administration, and guiding
interventions for acute stroke. Skilled in the ICU management of Stroke. NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Lumbar Punctures (Spinal Taps)
EEG Reading and Interpretation
Interpretation of Sleep Studies (polysomnography)
Basic Interpretation of Nerve Conduction Studies and EMGs
Proficient in Botulinum Toxin Injections for chronic migraine, spasticity, dystonia, blepharospasm, and cosmetics
Occipital Nerve Blocks
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Programming, Interrogation, and Management
Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Management and Programming
Volunteer Activities during Residency
Worked with the Department of Health to set up and volunteer at Rahma Mercy Clinic for the indigent, Gainesville,
FL, 2011
Volunteered at the Equal Access Clinic, a free clinic for the indigent, Gainesville, FL 2009
Work Experience (excluding residency)
Supervisor, Linderman Library, Lehigh University, PA, 2003-2005
Circulation Desk Attendant, Fairchild Martindale Library, Lehigh University, 2003-2005
Sales Associate, Macy's Lehigh Valley, PA, 2003-2005
Independent Contractor, door-to-door sales, Vector Marketing, PA, summer 2003
Interests and Extracurricular Activities
PADI certified Open Water Scuba Diver
Regular contributor to op-ed columns (see publications)
Swim for leisure: Certified Commonwealth Lifesaver, Royal Lifesaving Society, UK
Bronze medal in the President's Award Scheme (Duke of Edinburgh Award)
Collection of over 500 coins from around the world
Languages
English, Swahili, Gujarati, Kutchi, Sindhi, Urdu, Hindi, and elementary Arabic